Someone's in the Kitchen
Literary chefs spill the beans on what happens behind kitchen doors. [08-28-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
"Sign" Language
Aimee Bender is in possession of a writing voice that is so fresh as to be like no other. [08-14-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
"Blind" Leading
Stories that are the backbone of modern, nontraditional family life, proving that blood may be thicker than water, but it's not as strong as hope--or blind determination. [08-07-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
"Child"'s Play
Oprah Book Club joiners get ready, for you will be reading Nancy Woodruff's debut novel, "Someone Else's Child," in the near future. [07-17-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Using Her
Shelly Ridenour talks with "Use Me" author Elissa Schappell. [06-05-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Not-So-Sweet and Lo
They say imitation is the finest form of flattery, but what if it's a poorly constructed rip-off? [05-08-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Fishing for a Hook
Checking in with "Girl's Guide" author Melissa Bank. [05-08-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Vowell Language
Essayist Sarah Vowell makes reality funnier than fiction. [04-24-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Oprah Hits The Stands
TV and lots of money just isn't enough for the big O. [04-24-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Heartache Harris
Cyber-advisor Lynn Harris hits the printed page in "Breakup Girl to the Rescue!" [04-17-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Bangs' Head
In "Let It Blurt," Jim DeRogatis tunes in the life and times of Great American Rock 'n' Roll Writer Lester Bangs. [04-17-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Bosom Buddy
Checking out Wayne Koestenbaum's "Cleavage." [04-10-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Lack Of Reason
Suddenly, the lead character of Helen Fielding's "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" isn't cute so much as silly. [03-20-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Hardboiled Eggers
At a bookstore appearance, Dave Eggers adds a new chapter to his life story. [03-06-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Smells Like Rat
Ted Heller's "Slab Rat" is a too-clever trip through the New York magazine world. [02-28-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Real Genius
Spend a lost weekend with Dave Eggers' "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius." [02-28-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Men On Women
Guy writers become "Chick for a Day." [02-28-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Behind The Smile
Helen Ellis' debut novel, "Eating the Cheshire Cat," comes to life via its Southern roots. [01-31-00]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Sweet Sensations
A writer with diabetes searches for edible treats. [11-22-99]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
Full Exposure
Ian Gittler uncovers secrets of the porn industry in "Pornstar." [11-15-99]
Shelly Ridenour, NEWCITY CHICAGO
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